University of Newcastle & Commonwealth Government Scholarships [Updated]

Study in Australia: 2017/2018 University of Newcastle & Commonwealth Government Scholarships For Masters & PhD Applications are currently ongoing for the 2017/2018 University of Newcastle & Commonwealth Government Scholarships For Masters & PhD for international students. The University of Newcastle Australia is offering university and commonwealth government scholarships for Research Masters & PhD degree for international students. ... Continue Reading

Study in Australia: 2017/2018 University of Newcastle & Commonwealth Government Scholarships For Masters & PhD

Applications are currently ongoing for the 2017/2018 University of Newcastle & Commonwealth Government Scholarships For Masters & PhD for international students.

The University of Newcastle Australia is offering university and commonwealth government scholarships for Research Masters & PhD degree for international students.

Full-time research students are eligible to apply for University and Commonwealth Government scholarships, which are awarded during one main round offer. They provide a living allowance so you can commit to full-time study. Historically over 90% of international students hold a scholarship from UON or a sponsor.

Application Deadline

15 September 2016 (round 2) 31st January 2017 (round 1 2017)

Eligible Courses

Courses offered at the university

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria is set by the Commonwealth Government and candidates must:

have a current offer of admission into a research higher degree.

have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained Honours Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA)

be no more than two full-time equivalent years into their PhD (or one year for Masters) at the end of the year.

Successful international scholarship candidates usually also have:

satisfied the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)

A master degree with strong research component

International peer reviewed research publication or research experience

Scholarship Conditions

Be enrolled full-time (part-time enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances. Part-time scholarships are taxable)

be enrolled on-campus (off-campus enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances)

scholars may only work a maximum of 8 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Scholarship offers must be taken-up in the year of the offer and cannot be deferred to the following year. A leave of absence may be taken after 1 year full-time enrolment.

Scholarship Value and Benefits

A scholarship funded by the University of Newcastle or the Commonwealth Government provides: